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ruled against the plaintiffs, finding that the Queen's title was a matter of her own choice and prerogative. The Home Secretary told the House of Commons that monarchs since the Acts of Union had consistently used the higher of the English and Scottish ordinals, which in the applicable four cases has
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on personal income. Parliamentary grants to the sovereign are not treated as income as they are solely for official expenditure. Republicans estimate that the real cost of the monarchy, including security and potential income not claimed by the state, such as profits from the duchies of Lancaster and
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remained within the Union. In 1927, the United Kingdom changed its name to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, while the monarch's style for the next twenty years became "of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of
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The royal prerogative includes the powers to appoint and dismiss ministers, regulate the civil service, issue passports, declare war, make peace, direct the actions of the military, and negotiate and ratify treaties, alliances, and international agreements. However, a treaty cannot alter the domestic
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paid for the upkeep of the royal residences, and an annual Royal Travel Grant-in-Aid paid for travel. The Civil List covered most expenses, including those for staffing, state visits, public engagements, and official entertainment. Its size was fixed by Parliament every 10 years; any money saved was
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allow for regencies in the event of a monarch who is a minor or who is physically or mentally incapacitated. When a regency is necessary, the next qualified individual in the line of succession automatically becomes regent, unless they themselves are a minor or incapacitated. Special provisions were
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The Crown Estate is one of the largest property portfolios in the United Kingdom, with holdings of £15.6 billion in 2022. It is held in trust, and cannot be sold or owned by the sovereign in a private capacity. In modern times, the profits surrendered from the Crown Estate to the Treasury have
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poll showed that 68% of British people felt positively about the monarchy. The newspaper speculated that some of this may have been a reaction to the Queen's death, and said it showed dissatisfaction is higher among young people; 47% of people aged between 18 and 24 wanted the monarchy to continue,
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Although the royal prerogative is extensive and parliamentary approval is not formally required for its exercise, it is limited. Many Crown prerogatives have fallen out of use or have been permanently transferred to Parliament. For example, the sovereign cannot impose and collect new taxes; such an
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would inherit the Crown. Mary II died childless in 1694, leaving William III & II as the sole monarch. By 1700, a political crisis arose, as all of Anne's children had died, leaving her as the only individual left in the line of succession. Parliament was afraid that the former James II or his
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was the first king to rule over a unitary kingdom roughly corresponding to the present borders of England, though its constituent parts retained strong regional identities. The 11th century saw England become more stable, despite a number of wars with the Danes, which resulted in a Danish monarchy
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The sovereign has the power to appoint the prime minister. In accordance with unwritten constitutional conventions, the monarch appoints the individual who commands the support of the House of Commons, usually the leader of a party or coalition that has a majority in that House. The prime minister
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The sovereign is deemed the "fount of justice"; although the monarch does not personally rule in judicial cases, judicial functions are performed in his or her name. For instance, prosecutions are brought on the sovereign's behalf, and courts derive their authority from the Crown. The common law
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where no party or coalition holds a majority, the monarch has an increased degree of latitude in choosing the individual likely to command the most support, though it would usually be the leader of the largest party. Since 1945, there have only been three hung parliaments. The first followed the
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between England and France. His campaigns conquered much French territory, but by 1374, all the gains had been lost. Edward's reign was also marked by the further development of Parliament, which came to be divided into two Houses; he died in 1377, leaving the Crown to his 10-year-old grandson
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is used; for example, Queen Victoria is not known as "Victoria I", and ordinals are not used for English monarchs who reigned before the Norman conquest of England. The question of whether numbering for British monarchs is based on previous English or Scottish monarchs was raised in 1953 when
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affirmed parliamentary supremacy and declared that the English people held certain rights, including freedom from taxes imposed without parliamentary consent. The Bill of Rights required future monarchs to be Protestants and provided that, after any children of William and Mary, Mary's sister
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There are more than 160 laws granting express immunity to the sovereign or their property in various respects. For example, the sovereign is exempt from anti-discrimination legislation and other workers' rights, health and safety, or pensions laws, as well as numerous taxes, and environmental
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in the chamber of the House of Lords, outlining the Government's legislative agenda. Prorogation usually occurs about one year after a session begins, and formally concludes the session. Dissolution ends a parliamentary term, and is followed by a general election for all seats in the House of
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gave Wilson a small majority. The monarch could in theory unilaterally dismiss the prime minister, but in practice, the prime minister's term nowadays comes to an end only by electoral defeat, death, or resignation. The last monarch to remove the prime minister was
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Alexander III's death in a riding accident in 1286 precipitated a major succession crisis. Scottish leaders appealed to King Edward I of England for help in determining who was the rightful heir. Edward chose Alexander's three-year-old Norwegian granddaughter,
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A commentary on the treatises entered into between his Britannic majesty, and his most faithful majesty ... his catholic majesty ... and ... the king of the Netherlands ... for the purpose of preventing their subjects from engaging in any illicit traffic in
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At first, every member of the Commonwealth retained the same monarch as the United Kingdom, but when the Dominion of India became a republic in 1950, it would no longer share in a common monarchy. Instead, the British monarch was acknowledged as
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The monarchy thus ceased to be an exclusively British institution, although it is often still referred to as "British" for legal and historical reasons and for convenience. The monarch became separately monarch of the United Kingdom,
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allows civil lawsuits against the Crown in its public capacity (that is, lawsuits against the government), but not lawsuits against the monarch personally. The sovereign exercises the "prerogative of mercy", which is used to
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The relationship between the Commonwealth realms is such that any change to the laws governing succession to the shared throne requires the unanimous consent of all the realms. Succession is governed by statutes such as the
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of the Scottish Parliament. However, as a result of this elective element, the rival dynastic lines clashed, often violently. From 942 to 1005, seven consecutive monarchs were either murdered or killed in battle. In 1005,
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to be king. Edward proceeded to treat Balliol as a vassal and tried to exert influence over Scotland. In 1295, when Balliol renounced his allegiance to England, Edward I invaded. During the first ten years of the ensuing
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action requires the authorisation of an Act of Parliament. According to a parliamentary report, "The Crown cannot invent new prerogative powers", and Parliament can override any prerogative power by passing legislation.
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to depose the king. William obliged, arriving in England on 5 November 1688 to great public support. Faced with the defection of many of his Protestant officials, James fled the realm and William and Mary (rather than
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exceeded the Sovereign Grant. For example, the Crown Estate produced £312.7 million in the financial year 2021–22, whereas the Sovereign Grant for the monarch was £86.3 million during the same period.
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survey of roughly 1,700 UK people found that 64% thought that the country should continue to have a monarchy, though that was lower than the 67% in September 2022 around the time of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
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After Anne's accession, the problem of succession re-emerged. The Scottish Parliament, infuriated that the English Parliament did not consult them on the choice of Sophia's family as the next heirs, passed the
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is "Charles the third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith". The title
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is "Quarterly, I and IV Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or ; II Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory Gules ; III Azure a harp Or stringed Argent ". The supporters are
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compared to 86% aged 65 and over. In May 2022, before the Queen's death, the newspaper reported that polling showed 33% of those aged between 18 and 24 wanted the monarchy to continue. In January 2023, a
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been the English ordinal. The prime minister confirmed this practice but noted that "neither The Queen nor her advisers could seek to bind their successors". Future monarchs will apply this policy.
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The reigns of most of the Angevin monarchs were marred by civil strife and conflicts between the monarch and the nobility. Henry II faced rebellions from his own sons, including the future monarchs
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Though Catholics are prohibited from succeeding and are deemed "naturally dead" for succession purposes, the disqualification does not extend to the individual's legitimate Protestant descendants.
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Robert's efforts to control Scotland culminated in success and Scottish independence was acknowledged in 1328. However, only one year later, Robert died and was succeeded by his five-year-old son,
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In Scotland, as in England, monarchies emerged after the withdrawal of the Roman Empire from Great Britain in the early fifth century. The three groups that lived in Scotland at this time were the
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Charles II's reign was marked by the development of the first modern political parties in England. Charles had no legitimate children and was due to be succeeded by his Roman Catholic brother,
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Charles the third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
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as a symbol of the free association of its independent member states. The United Kingdom and fourteen other independent sovereign states that share the same person as their monarch are called
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maintained polls from 2002 to 2007 showed that around 70–80% of the British public supported the continuation of the monarchy. In September 2022, shortly after the death of Elizabeth II,
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gave complete self-government to the Dominions, effectively creating a system whereby a single monarch operated independently in each separate Dominion. The concept was solidified by the
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as first required by the Bill of Rights, and an oath that they will "maintain and preserve" the Church of Scotland settlement as required by the Act of Union. The monarch is usually
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under one monarch – James I & VI became the first monarch to style himself "King of Great Britain" in 1604 – they remained two separate kingdoms. James I & VI's successor,
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With a further series of battles and deposings, five of Malcolm's sons as well as one of his brothers successively became king. Eventually, the Crown came to his youngest son,
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began the process of reducing the English monarch's political powers. In the 16th century, English and Scottish monarchs played a central role in what became the religious
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as his heiress. Jane's reign, however, lasted only nine days; with tremendous popular support, Mary deposed her and declared herself the lawful sovereign. Mary I married
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continued his father's policies by subduing influential noblemen but he was killed in an accident at the age of thirty, and a council of regents again assumed power.
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was marked by great cultural change, technological progress, and the establishment of the United Kingdom as one of the world's foremost powers. In recognition of
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for "Great Charter") to guarantee the rights and liberties of the nobility. Soon afterwards, further disagreements plunged England into a civil war known as the
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In 1513 James IV launched an invasion of England, attempting to take advantage of the absence of the English King Henry VIII. His forces met with disaster at
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The phrase 'Crown in Parliament' is used to describe the British legislature, which consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
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to take possession of Ireland as a feudal territory nominally under papal overlordship. The Pope wanted the English monarch to annex Ireland and bring the
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ascended the throne having killed many rivals. He continued to ruthlessly eliminate opposition, and when he died in 1034 he was succeeded by his grandson,
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Estimates of Queen Elizabeth II's wealth varied, depending on whether assets owned by her personally or held in trust for the nation were included.
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John's reign was marked by conflict with the barons, particularly over the limits of royal power. In 1215, the barons coerced the king into issuing
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to the Scots). The expansion of Scottish dominions continued over the next two centuries, as other territories such as Strathclyde were absorbed.
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Scottish nationalists challenged the Queen's use of "Elizabeth II", on the grounds that there had never been an "Elizabeth I" in Scotland. In
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During a temporary physical infirmity or an absence from the kingdom, the sovereign may temporarily delegate some of his or her functions to
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and their portrait in government buildings. The Sovereign is further both mentioned in and the subject of songs, loyal toasts, and salutes. "
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from 1629 to 1640, unilaterally levying taxes and adopting controversial religious policies (many of which were offensive to the Scottish
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The monarch takes little direct part in government. The authority to use the sovereign's formal powers is almost all delegated, either by
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Mary, a Roman Catholic, reigned during a period of great religious upheaval in Scotland. As a result of the efforts of reformers such as
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Norman possessions in the 12th century, including England (1066–1485, not always in personal union with Normandy), Normandy (911–1204),
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and dissolve Parliament. Each parliamentary session begins with the sovereign's summons. The new parliamentary session is marked by the
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arose; the "Petitioners", who supported exclusion, became the Whig Party, whereas the "Abhorrers", who opposed exclusion, became the
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undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. Although formally the monarch has authority over the
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That part of the government's executive authority which remains theoretically and nominally vested in the sovereign is known as the
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The Civil War culminated in the execution of the king in 1649, the overthrow of the English monarchy, and the establishment of the
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seized power. Richard was deposed, imprisoned, and eventually murdered, probably by starvation, and Henry became king as Henry IV.
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grew, partly on account of negative publicity associated with the royal family (for instance, immediately following the death of
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for each realm. Although the term is rarely used today, the fifteen Commonwealth realms are, with respect to their monarch, in
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Elizabeth I's death in 1603 ended Tudor rule in England. Since she had no children, she was succeeded by the Scottish monarch
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in Edinburgh. The monarch stays at Holyrood for at least one week each year, and when visiting Scotland on state occasions.
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Wales – which had been conquered centuries earlier, but had remained a separate dominion – was annexed to England under the
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When an individual ascends the throne, it is expected they will reign until death. The only voluntary abdication, that of
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produced only one surviving child, a daughter, led the monarch to break from the Roman Catholic Church and establish the
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Debrett's Correct Form: An Inclusive Guide to Everything from Drafting Wedding Invitations to Addressing an Archbishop
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carried forward to the next 10-year period. From 2012, the Civil List and Grants-in-Aid were replaced with a single
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magazine estimated her wealth at US$ 450 million in 2010, but no official figure was available. In 1993, the
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The sovereign's role as a constitutional monarch is largely limited to non-partisan functions, such as granting
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kingdom. Diarmait asked Henry II for help, gaining a group of Anglo-Norman aristocrats and adventurers, led by
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Until 1760, the monarch met all official expenses from hereditary revenues, which included the profits of the
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temporarily removed the sovereign's authority to dissolve Parliament, however, this power was restored by the
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The sovereign is, however, entitled to comment on drafts of laws that would directly affect the monarchy
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from criminal prosecution or arrest, as well as from civil actions, and their property is not subject to
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is traditionally viewed as the first king of a united Scotland (known as Scotia to writers in Latin, or
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identified the monarchy in 1867 as the "dignified part" rather than the "efficient part" of government.
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for British interests and values abroad, increasing tourism at home, and promoting charities throughout
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from succession to the throne. In 1707, the kingdoms of England and Scotland were merged to create the
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and continued its growth into a major world power by building its navy and exploring the New World.
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holds that the sovereign "can do no wrong", and so cannot be prosecuted for criminal offences. The
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laws of the United Kingdom; an Act of Parliament is necessary in such cases. The sovereign is the
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was defeated in a battle against rebellious Scottish earls in 1488, leading to another boy-king:
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Commons. If not dissolved sooner, Parliaments are automatically dissolved after five years.
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Beginning in the 16th century, the monarch was the nominal head of what came to be the vast
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Powers independent of government are legally granted to other public bodies by statute or
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in 1965, but this was not recognised internationally. Declared itself a republic in 1970.
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Brock, Michael (September 2004; online edition, January 2008). "William IV (1765–1837)".
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to differentiate the British monarch from foreign rulers. The monarch chooses his or her
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and his own reign, the power of the monarchy declined, and by the time of his successor,
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Cornwall and rent of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, is £334 million a year.
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is a similar estate held in trust to meet the expenses of the monarch's eldest son. The
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and invaded, forcing de Clare and the other Anglo-Norman aristocrats in Ireland and the
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into line with Rome, despite this process already being underway in Ireland by 1155. An
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The Queen's Other Realms: The Crown and Its Legacy in Australia, Canada and New Zealand
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Select Committee on Soft Power and the UK's Influence, House of Lords (14 March 2014).
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The union of Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom occurred in 1801 under
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Corbett, P.E. (1940), "The Status of the British Commonwealth in International Law",
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From 1811 to 1820, George III suffered a severe bout of what is now believed to be
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Early Scottish monarchs did not inherit the Crown directly; instead, the custom of
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and government authority – their profile, for instance, appears on
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King Henry VII then neutralised the remaining Yorkist forces, partly by marrying
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High Court of Australia: Sue v Hill HCA 30; 23 June 1999; S179/1998 and B49/1998
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with the British monarchy from 1714 to 1837. (Orange; borders shown 1814–1866.)
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revoked the grant, but Parliament passed a law authorising its continued use.
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did not have a majority, they were the largest party. The second followed the
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on the throne and gave the French an opportunity to overthrow English rule.
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agreed to surrender the hereditary revenues of the Crown in return for the
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recognised Scottish control of the Western Isles and other disputed areas.
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In 1714, Queen Anne was succeeded by her second cousin, and Sophia's son,
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in 1876. However, her reign was also marked by increased support for the
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granted his request as Heath had already failed to form a coalition. The
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takes office by attending the monarch in a private audience, and after "
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1. Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on geographical definition.
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Clare, Richard fitz Gilbert de, second earl of Pembroke (c. 1130–1176)"
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England and Scotland were united as the Kingdom of Great Britain under
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raids and settlement in the ninth century, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of
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resigned following his failure to form a coalition. Although Wilson's
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inspectors cannot enter the sovereign's property without permission.
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was added to the British monarch's titles between 1876 and 1948. The
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PASC Publishes Government Defence of its Sweeping Prerogative Powers
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The sovereign is known as "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty". The form "
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newspaper, asserted a constitutional convention: according to the
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Royal coats of arms used in Scotland (right) and elsewhere (left)
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David II died childless in 1371 and was succeeded by his nephew
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Brock, Michael (September 2004; online edition, January 2008).
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estimated Elizabeth II's personal wealth at £350 million.
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said estimates of £100 million were "grossly overstated".
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Before a bill passed by the legislative Houses can become law,
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of the Empire into separate, self-governing countries within a
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of the English kingdom. The Anglo-Normans also established the
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The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Change of Percentage) Order 2017
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While the sovereign also appoints and may dismiss every other
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Ives, E. W. (September 2004; online edition, January 2008).
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The unpopularity of Henry VI's counsellors and his consort,
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Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union
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as to the government of the UK. The sovereign appoints the
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Scott, F.R. (January 1944), "The End of Dominion Status",
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in Aberdeenshire are privately owned by the royal family.
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George V's death in 1936 was followed by the accession of
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was made during the long reign of William IV's successor,
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The monarch's official flag in the United Kingdom is the
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Henry II took the Lordship of Ireland in the 12th century
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She-Wolves: the Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth
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Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions
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Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership
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Results and analysis: General election, 10 October 1974
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had to rule the country; the monarch, Robert III's son
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Henry IV was the grandson of Edward III and the son of
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are made to the Sovereign and their lawful successors.
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The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy
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in the United Kingdom. The design (left) features the
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would succeed him. Henry accordingly became the first
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Henry VIII raised it to a kingdom in the 16th century
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Church of England clerics who challenged his policies
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to succeed, and therefore drew up a will designating
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Edward III claimed the French Crown, setting off the
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Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
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2. Recognised by at least one United Nations member.
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A Vision of Britain: A Personal View of Architecture
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A parliamentary effort to exclude James from the 3707:led the barons in another rebellion, beginning the 9345: 8704: 8702: 8303:Royal Finances: Privy Purse and Duchy of Lancaster 8279:, Duchy of Lancaster, 18 July 2011, archived from 7498: 7451: 7404: 7357: 7244: 7198: 7179:R v Foreign Secretary; Ex parte Indian Association 5919: 5886: 5117:Like the Crown Estate, the land and assets of the 4085:. The reigns of both Robert II and his successor, 3317:Summons, prorogation and dissolution of Parliament 1107:2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies 170: 8651: 8649: 8614: 3995:, who was killed himself in 1057 by Duncan's son 3018:. The monarch's image is used to signify British 1698:Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom 279:The British monarchy traces its origins from the 15437: 15420:3. Not recognised by any United Nations members. 9281:Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy 7839: 7629:, 14–16 December 2007, p. 9, archived from 5570:Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in Scotland 5244:The sovereign's official residence in London is 4954:His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 4608:. In June 1948 George VI relinquished the title 4018:, the longest-reigning King of Scots before the 3605:secured Wessex, achieved dominance over western 3405:The sovereign has a similar relationship to the 14276:Prince of Wales's Intelligence Community Awards 13757:Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces 9080: 8699: 7939:Union with Scotland Act 1706 (c.11), Article II 7574:"Polls reveal big rise in support for monarchy" 7019: 6972: 6960: 6948: 6912: 6831: 6815: 6738: 6710: 6682: 6574: 6562: 6065:"Constitutional Reform Act 2005: Section 3" 5815:"Queen was Britain's ultimate brand ambassador" 4778: 4310: 9145:The Lives of the Kings & Queens of England 8674: 8646: 7777:, The Archbishop of Canterbury, archived from 6437:Durkin, Mary; Gay, Oonagh (21 December 2005), 6102:"The royal prerogative and ministerial advice" 5884: 5716:Involvement of the British monarchy in slavery 4003:, Malcolm ascended the throne as Malcolm III. 3848:, in 1485, when Richard III was killed in the 3343:Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 1123:Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 14730: 14119:The Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health 13601: 13316: 11708: 11262: 9711: 9687: 9331: 8874:Historical Dictionary of the British Monarchy 8542: 7954:Union with England Act 1707 (c.7), Article II 7550:, Britannia Internet Magazine, archived from 6385:Brief overview – Government of Wales Act 2006 6108:. House of Commons Library Research Briefing. 5256:, an annual race meeting that is part of the 4988:2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 4844:and he or she holds the power to appoint the 3190:curtailed the sovereign's governmental power. 2971: 217:. The monarch since 8 September 2022 is King 209:. The term may also refer to the role of the 9020:The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens 7509:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7462:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7415:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7368:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7255:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7209:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7061:, Government of Nova Scotia, 11 October 2001 5921:"Our picture of Her Majesty will never fade" 5423: 4840:. The monarch takes an oath to preserve the 4557:were subordinate to the United Kingdom. The 3882:. Henry VIII's son and successor, the young 2994:Ministerial folder with the monarch's emblem 2529:Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2456:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2425:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 256:, is limited to functions such as bestowing 13904:Prince of Wales v Associated Newspapers Ltd 11680:Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence 9725: 8428:, Official web site of the British Monarchy 8306:, Official web site of the British Monarchy 8247: 6388:, Welsh Assembly Government, archived from 6362:UK Politics: Dewar appointed First Minister 5763:Pegg, David; Evans, Rob (7 February 2021). 5473: 5461: 5451: 5360:" appears in international treaties and on 4760:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 4410:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 3393: 1133:Senedd constituencies and electoral regions 438:. The monarch is also head of state of the 385:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 14737: 14723: 14649:Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World 13608: 13594: 13323: 13309: 11715: 11701: 11269: 11255: 9718: 9704: 9338: 9324: 8833:. Official web site of the British Monarch 8506:"Tax Report Leaves Queen's Wealth in Dark" 8128:, Official website of the British Monarchy 8025:, Official website of the British Monarchy 8022:Queen and Government: Counsellors of State 7881:, Official website of the British Monarchy 7334:, Commonwealth Secretariat, archived from 6518: 6446:, House of Commons Library, archived from 5578:When the monarch is not in residence, the 5368:, not necessarily his or her first name – 4612:, although remaining head of state of the 4389:, although the title was not then in use. 3629:William was succeeded by two of his sons: 3437:, if it is deemed unconstitutional by the 3114:, which is technically a committee of the 2978: 2964: 2076:Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties 2014:Measure of the National Assembly for Wales 291:, which consolidated into the kingdoms of 14391:Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role 13747:Supreme Governor of the Church of England 9259:. Clarendon Law. Oxford University Press. 8765:A brief history of Historic Royal Palaces 8552:inflation figures are based on data from 5762: 4996:Supreme Governor of the Church of England 4960:, who fled into exile in 1688 during the 4175:". Although England and Scotland were in 4124:. Once again, a regency was established. 4026:. Alexander II, as well as his successor 3601:emerged as the dominant English kingdom. 3537:History of monarchy in the United Kingdom 3454:convicted offenders or reduce sentences. 3141:, which by constitution and statute have 1452:European Parliament elections (1979–2019) 307:also gradually came under the control of 248:and within constraints of convention and 13330: 9218:The Queen: Elizabeth II and the Monarchy 8951: 8949: 8768:, Historic Royal Palaces, archived from 8739:Official website of the British Monarchy 8714:Official website of the British Monarchy 8686:Official website of the British Monarchy 8661:Official website of the British Monarchy 8629:Official website of the British Monarchy 8276:Accounts, Annual Reports and Investments 7990: 7901:Girls Equal in British throne succession 7449: 7402: 7287: 7285: 7181:(1982). QB 892 at 928; as referenced in 6753:"The coronation: history and ceremonial" 6750: 6099: 5800:Persuasion and Power in the Modern World 5726:List of leaders of dependent territories 5502: 5226: 5215: 4877: 4532: 4418: 4352: 4314: 4150: 3713: 3576: 3495:Sovereign immunity § United Kingdom 3181: 3137:Judicial power is vested in the various 2989: 189:, is the form of government used by the 14745:Heads of state and government of Europe 14481:Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After 14452:Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story 14124:The Prince's School of Traditional Arts 9263: 9254: 9240:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9212: 9190: 9185:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9167:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9134:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9126:"Mac Murchada, Diarmait (c. 1110–1171)" 9066:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9048: 9036: 8536: 8503: 8477: 8391: 8389: 8323: 7924:Act of Settlement 1700(c.2), Article II 7547:Can the Windsors survive Diana's death? 7506:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7459:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7412:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7365:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7252:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7242: 7206:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7193: 7116: 6309:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 6199: 6187: 6156: 6154: 6152: 6143: 6087: 5706:Family tree of the British royal family 4010:. David was succeeded by his grandsons 3439:Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 3321:The sovereign has the power to summon, 3201:Royal prerogative in the United Kingdom 14: 15438: 14460:The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 13762:Head of the Armed Forces (New Zealand) 11750:List of current non-sovereign monarchs 9245: 9196:The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II 9139: 9102: 9071: 9014: 8870: 8844: 8789: 8710:"Royal Residences: St. James's Palace" 8186: 8184: 8118: 8116: 7697: 7324: 7322: 7043: 7031: 7007: 6936: 6924: 6900: 6879: 6867: 6855: 6843: 6827: 6799: 6787: 6726: 6722: 6698: 6686: 6670: 6658: 6646: 6634: 6622: 6610: 6598: 6586: 6324: 5172:, and since 1993 the monarch has paid 4980:male-preference cognatic primogeniture 4710:Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke 4631: 4513:, changed "Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" to " 4474:. As a woman, Victoria could not rule 4265:invited James II & VII's daughter 3789:; hence, his dynasty was known as the 2499:Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute 449: 14718: 13589: 13304: 11980: 11696: 11250: 10823: 9699: 9686: 9319: 8961:, The Royal Household, archived from 8946: 8824: 8741:, The Royal Household, archived from 8631:, The Royal Household, archived from 8603:from the original on 10 November 2020 8553: 7669: 7571: 7543: 7355: 7291: 7282: 7146:American Journal of International Law 7143: 7091: 6765:from the original on 11 October 2022. 6166:, UK Parliament, 2002, archived from 5917: 5885:Montague-Smith, Patrick, ed. (1979). 4923:The king is dead, long live the king! 4885:, heir apparent to the British throne 4737:Supreme Head of the Church of England 3959:in Argyll and the southern Hebrides. 3488: 3351:feature of the parliamentary calendar 3329:, during which the monarch reads the 3126:and other Crown Servants such as the 2844:United Kingdom and the United Nations 2489:British Overseas Territories Act 2002 422:and his successors adopted the title 15471:Heads of state of the United Kingdom 13349:Royal dukedoms in the United Kingdom 9275: 8386: 8336:from the original on 5 November 2017 8042: 7774:Roles and Responsibilities: Overview 7670:Smith, Matthew (16 September 2022). 7496: 6803: 6775: 6470: 6430: 6149: 5934:from the original on 10 January 2022 5558:Royal Standard of the United Kingdom 5077:Finances of the British royal family 4509:in 1901. In 1917, the next monarch, 4453:William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne 4385:, who is often considered the first 4242:and Charles II returned to Britain. 3909: 3409:governments of Scotland, Wales, and 3194: 2564:British National (Overseas) passport 2509:Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute 2471:British Overseas Territories citizen 1965:2011 referendum on law-making powers 1861:Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly 8929:, 15 April 1953, vol. 514, col. 199 8324:Osborne, Hilary (5 November 2017), 8181: 8113: 8043:Ward, Victoria (9 September 2022), 7698:Serhan, Yasmeen (10 January 2023). 7319: 7097:The High Court and the Constitution 6751:Tarrance, David (18 October 2022). 6100:Torrance, David (24 October 2023). 6032:The Monarchy Today: Queen and State 5812: 5024:made for Queen Elizabeth II by the 4785:republicanism in the United Kingdom 4147:Personal union and republican phase 3541: 3349:was unaffected, which is a regular 3289:was appointed prime minister after 1558:Northern Ireland Assembly elections 615:Republicanism in the United Kingdom 367:, and its Scottish counterpart the 24: 14415:Charles R: The Making of a Monarch 14399:Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work 11745:List of current sovereign monarchs 8913:, 3 March 1953, vol. 512, col. 251 8504:Darnton, John (12 February 1993), 8455:. 30 December 2012. Archived from 7544:Seely, Robert (5 September 1997), 7403:Flanagan, M. T. (September 2004). 7243:Matthew, H.C.G. (September 2004). 6530: 6473:"Mystery lifted on Queen's powers" 5893:. London: Futura. pp. 13–14. 5539:, which depicts the Royal Arms in 5519:in the first and fourth quarters, 5415:coat of arms of the United Kingdom 5409:Coat of arms of the United Kingdom 5149:, which includes artworks and the 4733:had broken with the Church of Rome 4541:During the twentieth century, the 4528: 4525:, an independent nation, in 1922. 4505:, became the first monarch of the 3939:north of the Forth and Clyde, the 3824:and killing the Lancastrian heir, 3000:Constitution of the United Kingdom 221:, who ascended to the throne upon 25: 15482: 15321:Sovereign Military Order of Malta 14991:Sovereign Military Order of Malta 14407:Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute 13540:Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale 13535:Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn 9299: 8401:, Royal Household, archived from 7976:Baby destined to become a monarch 7649:Poll respondents back UK monarchy 7356:Sayer, Jane E. (September 2004). 7119:University of Toronto Law Journal 7103:: Federation Press. p. 314. 4874:Coronation of the British monarch 4816: 4276:James II & VII's Catholic son 4059:, Scotland had no monarch, until 3562:Queen of England (disambiguation) 3249:Appointment of the prime minister 3139:judiciaries of the United Kingdom 3118:. They have the direction of the 1743:Greater London Authority Act 1999 299:by the 10th century. England was 15451:Government of the United Kingdom 14423:Charles III: The Coronation Year 14129:King Charles III Charitable Fund 13915:2022 State Opening of Parliament 13851:Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh 13833:Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 13702:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13545:Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh 13520:Duke of Connaught and Strathearn 12263:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 11418:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9461:Head of the British Armed Forces 8976: 8932: 8916: 8898: 8877:. Scarecrow Press. p. 392. 8864: 8825:Berry, Ciara (15 January 2016). 8818: 8795: 8756: 8727: 8575: 8522: 8497: 8478:Serafin, Tatiana (7 July 2010). 8471: 8439: 8416: 8347: 8317: 8294: 8267: 8241: 8214: 8155: 8148:Royal funding changes become law 8139: 8088: 8062: 7298:. Federation Press. p. 41. 5813:Hay, George (9 September 2022). 5690: 5676: 5662: 5648: 5626: 5621:Union Flag of the United Kingdom 5614: 5563: 5551: 5345:, particularly for his book the 5240:List of British royal residences 5085:(the royal property portfolio). 5061:Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh 5030:Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 4974:Succession to the Crown Act 2013 4968:Restrictions by sex and religion 4910:(1630–1714), a granddaughter of 4870:Succession to the British throne 4690:Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid 4652: 4640: 4281:James's overthrow, known as the 4167:, who was the great-grandson of 4048:13 rival claimants to the throne 3880:Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 3787:John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster 3098:Executive power is exercised by 2933: 2920: 2902: 2887: 958: 860: 830: 798: 672: 642: 571: 546: 473: 402:recognised the evolution of the 351:. Following the installation of 254:Head of the British Armed Forces 215:UK's broader political structure 76: 57: 14689:Prince Charles stream tree frog 13615: 13515:Duke of Clarence and St Andrews 11740:Imperial, royal and noble ranks 10826:Countries of the United Kingdom 9926:Countries of the United Kingdom 8096:"Counsellors of State Act 2022" 8036: 8013: 7967: 7915: 7892: 7869: 7792: 7754:Queen and the Church of England 7745: 7719: 7691: 7663: 7565: 7537: 7490: 7443: 7396: 7349: 7236: 7187: 7085: 7072: 7049: 6978: 6885: 6821: 6793: 6744: 6716: 6676: 6491: 6471:Dyer, Clare (21 October 2003), 6464: 6403: 6376: 6353: 6330: 6301: 6274: 6249: 6224: 6193: 6112: 6093: 6057: 6020: 5996: 5970: 5945: 5380:did not use their first names. 5347:Defence of the Seven Sacraments 4672:In 1155 the only English Pope, 4201:organised rebellion in Scotland 4063:declared himself king in 1306. 3931:Government in medieval Scotland 3916:Scottish queen (disambiguation) 3548:History of the English monarchy 3339:Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 2849:United Nations Security Council 529:Other constitutional principles 15446:Monarchy of the United Kingdom 14006:State and official visits made 11722: 9921:Counties of the United Kingdom 9347:Monarchy in the United Kingdom 8807:, Archontology, 18 August 2007 8398:The Royal Residences: Overview 8226:, Crown Estate, archived from 8125:Royal Finances: The Civil List 7572:Grice, Andrew (9 April 2002), 7497:Ives, E. W. (September 2004). 5911: 5878: 5857: 5832: 5806: 5791: 5782: 5756: 5743: 5731:Politics of the United Kingdom 5492:, from which fly the flags of 5456:" (an abbreviated form of the 5320:Style of the British sovereign 4686:all-island kingship of Ireland 4507:House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 3724:parts of Africa around Tripoli 3283:February 1974 general election 3241:and ambassadors, and receives 3083:is exercised by the King, the 2385:British Indian Ocean Territory 1930:Act of the Scottish Parliament 1728:English votes for English laws 1708:Council of Nations and Regions 467:Politics of the United Kingdom 335:, and the English king became 185:, commonly referred to as the 183:monarchy of the United Kingdom 13: 1: 14139:Turquoise Mountain Foundation 14109:The Prince's Countryside Fund 13510:Duke of Clarence and Avondale 9283:(Revised ed.). Pimlico. 9147:. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 9044:. Cambridge University Press. 9007: 8682:"The Palace of Holyroodhouse" 7082:, 2003 CanLII 41404 (ON S.C.) 7020:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6973:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6961:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6949:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6913:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6832:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6816:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6739:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6711:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6683:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6575:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6563:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6232:"State Opening of Parliament" 6004:"Crown Appointments Act 1661" 5211: 4863: 4057:Wars of Scottish Independence 4030:, attempted to take over the 3661:and the first monarch of the 2504:Gibraltar sovereignty dispute 1935:Scottish statutory instrument 1510:Scottish Parliament elections 996:Justices of the Supreme Court 14232:(official, Northern Ireland) 14151:The Prince's May Day Network 13821:Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 11755:List of monarchy referendums 10693:Universal basic income (UBI) 8480:"The World's Richest Royals" 8248:Emma.Goodey (29 June 2022). 7801:Queen and Church of Scotland 7652:, BBC News, 28 December 2007 7530:UK public library membership 7483:UK public library membership 7436:UK public library membership 7389:UK public library membership 7276:UK public library membership 7230:UK public library membership 5918:Aslet, Clive (21 May 2014), 5049:Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 4779:Modern status and popularity 4754:In 1800, as a result of the 4455:, and appointed a Tory, Sir 4311:After the 1707 Acts of Union 4305:Sophia, Electress of Hanover 3943:in the south, including the 3499:The sovereign is personally 3363:, writing pseudonymously to 2769:politics of Northern Ireland 1971:Government of Wales Act 1998 1103:UK Parliament constituencies 444:British Overseas Territories 242:His/Her Majesty's Government 7: 14361:Royal address to the nation 14074:Mutton Renaissance Campaign 14044:State Opening of Parliament 13845:Prince Andrew, Duke of York 13560:Duke of Kent and Strathearn 10698:Water supply and sanitation 10397:Weapons of mass destruction 10382:His Majesty's Naval Service 9088:. Oxford University Press. 9084:; Griffiths, Ralph (1988). 9040:(2001). Smith, Paul (ed.). 8250:"Financial reports 2021–22" 8151:, BBC News, 18 October 2011 7904:, BBC News, 28 October 2011 7058:Statute of Westminster 1931 6342:, BBC News, 24 January 2006 5641: 5205:Sunday Times Rich List 2020 5070: 5053:Prince Andrew, Duke of York 4718:major Irish kings and lords 4688:had been created in 854 by 4563:Statute of Westminster 1931 4559:Balfour Declaration of 1926 3345:. The sovereign's power of 3327:State Opening of Parliament 3074:State Opening of Parliament 2379:British Antarctic Territory 1703:Legislative consent motions 845:The Lord McFall of Alcluith 400:Balfour Declaration of 1926 10: 15487: 13626:King of the United Kingdom 10793:Stereotypes of the British 9056:. Oxford University Press. 7292:Boyce, Peter John (2008). 7101:Annandale, New South Wales 6525:Halsbury's Laws of England 5840:"Charities and Patronages" 5594:, whereas in Scotland the 5464:In my defens God me defend 5406: 5391:MacCormick v Lord Advocate 5317: 5237: 5074: 5008: 5004: 4971: 4867: 4720:to recognise him as their 4665: 4537:The British Empire in 1921 4466:The final transition to a 4406:American Revolutionary War 4326: 4205:Wars of the Three Kingdoms 4195:). His attempt to enforce 4133:Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley 3920: 3913: 3703:. Later in Henry's reign, 3566: 3551: 3545: 3534: 3530: 3492: 3465:, appoints members of the 3447:Crown Proceedings Act 1947 3415:First Minister of Scotland 3379:resulting general election 3361:Sir Alan "Tommy" Lascelles 3198: 2819:UK–EU withdrawal agreement 349:Wars of the Three Kingdoms 28: 15410: 15390: 15359: 15091: 15080: 15060: 15029: 14761: 14750: 14697: 14671: 14622: 14606: 14563: 14433: 14374: 14353: 14344: 14298: 14261: 14204: 14171: 14164: 14089:Business in the Community 14064: 13983: 13938:Proclamation of accession 13928: 13920:2022 royal tour of Canada 13866: 13795: 13725: 13637: 13623: 13487: 13357: 13336: 13167: 13076: 12790: 12553: 12487: 12299: 12290: 12186: 12168: 12100: 12015: 11973: 11905: 11819: 11763: 11730: 11674:Annexed by Canada in 1949 11669: 11461: 11288: 11208: 11109: 11010: 10958:First Minister and deputy 10923: 10836: 10832: 10819: 10815: 10716: 10556: 10547: 10505: 10422: 10413: 10372: 10313: 10182: 10178: 10169: 10031: 9959: 9911: 9907: 9898: 9831: 9743: 9734: 9693: 9688:Links to related articles 9609: 9551: 9525: 9484: 9431: 9353: 8735:"Ambassadors credentials" 8533:, p. 1, 11 June 1971 6713:, pp. 194, 265, 309. 6412:Northern Ireland Act 1998 5721:Law in the United Kingdom 5442:Honi soit qui mal y pense 5434:bearing the motto of the 5337:first granted the title " 5294:Other residences include 4743:to change his title from 4692:. His last successor was 4185:ruling without Parliament 3927:List of Scottish monarchs 3736:Principality of Tarragona 3720:southern Italy and Sicily 3620:William, Duke of Normandy 3435:Northern Ireland Assembly 3425:on the nomination of the 3417:on the nomination of the 3299:May 2010 general election 3237:), and accredits British 3120:Armed Forces of the Crown 2894:United Kingdom portal 2784:Northern Ireland Protocol 2123:Non-metropolitan District 1812:Northern Ireland Act 1998 1062:Monetary Policy Committee 514:Parliamentary sovereignty 414:. 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The 3573:List of English monarchs 3394:Other royal prerogatives 3358:King's Private Secretary 3305:(the largest party) and 3223:Head of the Armed Forces 3100:His Majesty's Government 2462:Turks and Caicos Islands 1733:Greater London Authority 883:Leader of the Opposition 588:William, Prince of Wales 457:This article is part of 424:Head of the Commonwealth 377:Kingdom of Great Britain 301:conquered by the Normans 127:William, Prince of Wales 35:List of British monarchs 31:Sovereign (British coin) 15196:Holy See (Vatican City) 14866:Holy See (Vatican City) 14366:Royal Christmas Message 14271:List of awards received 14144:Youth Business Scotland 14094:Children & the Arts 13867:Life as Prince of Wales 13575:Duke of York and Albany 12160:Vatican City (Holy See) 9667:Royal Christmas Message 9312:of the British monarchy 9181:"George VI (1895–1952)" 8845:Thorpe, Robert (1819). 8804:Royal Styles: 1521–1553 8554:Clark, Gregory (2017). 8167:. 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National Archives. 5865:Regency Act 1937, c. 5470:Order of the Thistle 5326:full style and title 5065:Anne, Princess Royal 5037:counsellors of state 5028:, which stated that 4336:Act of Security 1704 3756:baronial "ordainers" 3475:Order of the Thistle 3371:Lascelles Principles 3157:Statutory Instrument 2353:Overseas Territories 2118:Metropolitan Borough 1844:Emma Little-Pengelly 1785:Combined authorities 1143:UK general elections 610:Counsellors of State 524:Separation of powers 333:Scottish Reformation 240:—which is known as " 207:British Constitution 201:, with their powers 15461:Commonwealth realms 15391:Unrecognised states 15061:Unrecognised states 14614:Jonathan Yeo (2024) 14497:Whatever Love Means 14354:Televised addresses 14230:Hillsborough Castle 14084:British Asian Trust 14027:Trooping the Colour 13857:Mountbatten-Windsor 13647:Antigua and Barbuda 13630:Commonwealth realms 13281:Trinidad and Tobago 13168:Commonwealth realms 13053:United Baltic Duchy 12196:Antigua and Barbuda 12188:Commonwealth realms 11882:Order of succession 11646:Trinidad and Tobago 11296:Antigua and Barbuda 11278:Commonwealth realms 9571:Hillsborough Castle 8992:on 28 December 2009 8772:on 18 December 2007 8625:"Buckingham Palace" 8230:on 3 September 2011 8202:on 28 December 2022 7080:O'Donohue v. 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6317: 6300: 6273: 6248: 6223: 6200:Waldron (1990) 6192: 6190:, p. 312. 6188:Brazier (1997) 6180: 6148: 6144:Bagehot (2001) 6136: 6111: 6092: 6088:Bagehot (2001) 6080: 6056: 6019: 5995: 5969: 5944: 5910: 5899: 5877: 5856: 5831: 5805: 5790: 5781: 5755: 5741: 5740: 5738: 5735: 5734: 5733: 5728: 5723: 5718: 5713: 5708: 5702: 5701: 5687: 5673: 5659: 5656:History portal 5643: 5640: 5636: 5635: 5632: 5625: 5623: 5620: 5613: 5610: 5609: 5608: 5588:Windsor Castle 5573: 5572: 5569: 5562: 5560: 5557: 5550: 5547: 5546: 5545: 5537:Royal Standard 5407:Main article: 5404: 5401: 5318:Main article: 5315: 5312: 5296:Clarence House 5250:Windsor Castle 5238:Main article: 5213: 5210: 5163:Windsor Castle 5135:Cayman Islands 5108:Cabinet Office 5075:Main article: 5072: 5069: 5006: 5003: 4969: 4966: 4929:that meets at 4912:James I and VI 4865: 4862: 4818: 4817:Religious role 4815: 4783:In the 1990s, 4780: 4777: 4727:By 1542, King 4700:, the King of 4658: 4651: 4650: 4646: 4639: 4638: 4637: 4636: 4635: 4633: 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14082: 14081: 14080: 14077: 14075: 14072: 14071: 14069: 14067:and campaigns 14063: 14055: 14052: 14050: 14047: 14046: 14045: 14042: 14038: 14035: 14033: 14030: 14029: 14028: 14025: 14023: 14020: 14016: 14012: 14009: 14008: 14007: 14004: 14002: 13999: 13997: 13994: 13992: 13989: 13988: 13986: 13982: 13974: 13971: 13969: 13966: 13964: 13961: 13959: 13956: 13954: 13951: 13950: 13949: 13946: 13943: 13939: 13936: 13935: 13933: 13929:Accession and 13927: 13921: 13918: 13916: 13913: 13911: 13908: 13906: 13905: 13901: 13899: 13896: 13892: 13889: 13888: 13887: 13886:First wedding 13884: 13880: 13877: 13876: 13875: 13872: 13871: 13869: 13865: 13858: 13855: 13852: 13849: 13846: 13843: 13840: 13837: 13834: 13831: 13828: 13825: 13823:(younger son) 13822: 13819: 13816: 13813: 13811:(former wife) 13810: 13809:Diana Spencer 13807: 13804: 13803:Camilla Shand 13801: 13800: 13798: 13794: 13788: 13785: 13783: 13780: 13778: 13775: 13773: 13770: 13768: 13765: 13763: 13760: 13758: 13755: 13753: 13750: 13748: 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11878: 11875: 11873: 11870: 11868: 11867:Head of state 11865: 11863: 11860: 11858: 11855: 11853: 11850: 11848: 11845: 11843: 11840: 11838: 11835: 11833: 11830: 11828: 11825: 11824: 11822: 11818: 11812: 11809: 11807: 11804: 11802: 11801:Non-sovereign 11799: 11797: 11794: 11792: 11789: 11787: 11784: 11782: 11779: 11777: 11774: 11772: 11769: 11768: 11766: 11762: 11756: 11753: 11751: 11748: 11746: 11743: 11741: 11738: 11736: 11733: 11732: 11729: 11725: 11718: 11713: 11711: 11706: 11704: 11699: 11698: 11695: 11681: 11677: 11672: 11671: 11668: 11661: 11657: 11654: 11651: 11647: 11644: 11641: 11637: 11634: 11631: 11627: 11624: 11621: 11617: 11614: 11611: 11607: 11606: 11602: 11599: 11595: 11592: 11589: 11585: 11582: 11580: 11577: 11574: 11570: 11567: 11564: 11560: 11557: 11554: 11550: 11547: 11544: 11540: 11537: 11534: 11530: 11527: 11525: 11522: 11519: 11515: 11512: 11509: 11505: 11502: 11499: 11495: 11492: 11489: 11485: 11482: 11480: 11477: 11474: 11470: 11467: 11466: 11464: 11460: 11453: 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10651: 10649: 10646: 10644: 10641: 10639: 10636: 10634: 10631: 10629: 10626: 10624: 10621: 10617: 10614: 10612: 10609: 10608: 10607: 10604: 10602: 10599: 10597: 10596:Ethnic groups 10594: 10592: 10589: 10587: 10584: 10582: 10579: 10577: 10574: 10572: 10569: 10567: 10564: 10562: 10559: 10558: 10555: 10552: 10550: 10546: 10536: 10533: 10531: 10528: 10526: 10523: 10521: 10520:Bus transport 10518: 10516: 10515:Air transport 10513: 10512: 10510: 10508: 10504: 10498: 10495: 10493: 10490: 10488: 10485: 10482: 10478: 10475: 10473: 10470: 10468: 10462: 10460: 10459:Manufacturing 10457: 10455: 10452: 10450: 10447: 10445: 10442: 10440: 10437: 10433: 10430: 10429: 10428: 10425: 10424: 10421: 10418: 10416: 10412: 10398: 10395: 10393: 10390: 10388: 10385: 10383: 10380: 10379: 10377: 10375: 10371: 10363: 10360: 10359: 10358: 10355: 10351: 10348: 10347: 10346: 10343: 10341: 10338: 10336: 10335:Civil service 10333: 10329: 10326: 10325: 10324: 10321: 10320: 10318: 10316: 10312: 10306: 10303: 10301: 10298: 10296: 10293: 10291: 10288: 10284: 10281: 10279: 10276: 10275: 10274: 10271: 10269: 10266: 10262: 10261:republicanism 10259: 10257: 10254: 10253: 10252: 10249: 10247: 10244: 10242: 10239: 10237: 10234: 10232: 10229: 10225: 10222: 10221: 10220: 10217: 10215: 10212: 10208: 10205: 10204: 10203: 10200: 10198: 10195: 10193: 10190: 10188: 10185: 10184: 10181: 10177: 10174: 10172: 10168: 10152: 10149: 10147: 10144: 10143: 10141: 10137: 10134: 10132: 10129: 10128: 10126: 10124: 10121: 10117: 10114: 10112: 10109: 10107: 10104: 10103: 10101: 10097: 10094: 10092: 10089: 10087: 10084: 10082: 10081:North Sea oil 10079: 10077: 10074: 10072: 10069: 10067: 10064: 10062: 10059: 10057: 10054: 10052: 10049: 10048: 10047: 10044: 10042: 10039: 10038: 10036: 10034: 10030: 10024: 10021: 10019: 10016: 10014: 10011: 10009: 10006: 10004: 10001: 9999: 9996: 9992: 9989: 9988: 9987: 9984: 9980: 9979:Great Britain 9977: 9975: 9972: 9971: 9970: 9969:British Isles 9967: 9966: 9964: 9962: 9958: 9952: 9949: 9947: 9944: 9942: 9939: 9937: 9934: 9932: 9929: 9927: 9924: 9922: 9919: 9918: 9916: 9914: 9910: 9906: 9903: 9901: 9897: 9887: 9884: 9882: 9879: 9877: 9874: 9872: 9869: 9867: 9864: 9862: 9859: 9855: 9852: 9851: 9850: 9847: 9845: 9842: 9840: 9837: 9836: 9834: 9830: 9822: 9819: 9817: 9814: 9813: 9811: 9807: 9804: 9802: 9799: 9798: 9796: 9792: 9789: 9787: 9784: 9783: 9781: 9779: 9776: 9774: 9771: 9769: 9768:Edwardian era 9766: 9764: 9763:Victorian era 9761: 9759: 9756: 9754: 9751: 9750: 9748: 9746: 9742: 9739: 9737: 9733: 9728: 9721: 9716: 9714: 9709: 9707: 9702: 9701: 9698: 9692: 9685: 9673: 9670: 9668: 9665: 9663: 9660: 9658: 9655: 9653: 9650: 9648: 9645: 9643: 9642:HMY Britannia 9640: 9638: 9637:King's flight 9635: 9633: 9630: 9628: 9625: 9623: 9620: 9618: 9615: 9614: 9612: 9608: 9602: 9599: 9597: 9594: 9592: 9589: 9587: 9584: 9582: 9579: 9577: 9574: 9572: 9569: 9567: 9564: 9562: 9559: 9558: 9556: 9554: 9550: 9544: 9541: 9539: 9536: 9534: 9531: 9530: 9528: 9524: 9518: 9515: 9513: 9510: 9508: 9505: 9503: 9500: 9498: 9497:Royal warrant 9495: 9493: 9490: 9489: 9487: 9483: 9477: 9474: 9472: 9469: 9467: 9464: 9462: 9459: 9457: 9454: 9452: 9449: 9447: 9444: 9442: 9439: 9438: 9436: 9434: 9430: 9424: 9421: 9419: 9416: 9414: 9411: 9409: 9406: 9404: 9401: 9399: 9396: 9394: 9391: 9389: 9386: 9384: 9381: 9379: 9376: 9374: 9371: 9369: 9366: 9364: 9361: 9360: 9358: 9356: 9352: 9348: 9341: 9336: 9334: 9329: 9327: 9322: 9321: 9318: 9309: 9304: 9303: 9292: 9290:0-7126-7448-9 9286: 9282: 9278: 9274: 9270: 9266: 9262: 9258: 9253: 9249: 9244: 9241: 9237: 9233: 9229: 9227:0-00-255494-1 9223: 9219: 9215: 9211: 9207: 9201: 9197: 9193: 9189: 9186: 9182: 9178: 9174: 9171: 9168: 9164: 9160: 9156: 9154:0-297-76911-1 9150: 9146: 9142: 9138: 9135: 9131: 9127: 9123: 9119: 9113: 9109: 9105: 9101: 9097: 9095:0-19-822786-8 9091: 9087: 9083: 9079: 9075: 9070: 9067: 9063: 9059: 9055: 9051: 9047: 9043: 9039: 9035: 9031: 9029:1-84119-096-9 9025: 9021: 9017: 9013: 9012: 8991: 8987: 8986: 8979: 8964: 8960: 8959: 8952: 8950: 8942: 8941: 8935: 8928: 8924: 8919: 8912: 8911: 8906: 8901: 8886: 8884:9780810874978 8880: 8876: 8875: 8867: 8851: 8850: 8832: 8828: 8821: 8806: 8805: 8798: 8791: 8790:Fraser (1975) 8786: 8771: 8767: 8766: 8759: 8744: 8740: 8736: 8730: 8715: 8711: 8705: 8703: 8687: 8683: 8677: 8662: 8658: 8652: 8650: 8634: 8630: 8626: 8620: 8618: 8602: 8598: 8594: 8590: 8589: 8584: 8578: 8563: 8562: 8557: 8551: 8545: 8539:, p. 401 8538: 8532: 8525: 8511: 8507: 8500: 8485: 8481: 8474: 8458: 8454: 8453: 8448: 8442: 8427: 8426: 8419: 8405:on 1 May 2011 8404: 8400: 8399: 8392: 8390: 8374: 8373: 8358: 8357: 8350: 8335: 8331: 8327: 8320: 8305: 8304: 8297: 8282: 8278: 8277: 8270: 8255: 8251: 8244: 8229: 8225: 8224: 8217: 8201: 8197: 8193: 8187: 8185: 8176: 8174:9780111156957 8170: 8166: 8165: 8158: 8150: 8149: 8142: 8127: 8126: 8119: 8117: 8101: 8097: 8091: 8075: 8071: 8065: 8050: 8049:The Telegraph 8046: 8039: 8024: 8023: 8016: 8001: 8000: 7993: 7978: 7977: 7970: 7956: 7955: 7941: 7940: 7926: 7925: 7918: 7903: 7902: 7895: 7880: 7879: 7872: 7857: 7853: 7852: 7845: 7843: 7827: 7823: 7822: 7807: 7803: 7802: 7795: 7780: 7776: 7775: 7760: 7756: 7755: 7748: 7730: 7729: 7722: 7707: 7706: 7701: 7694: 7679: 7678: 7673: 7666: 7651: 7650: 7632: 7628: 7621: 7620: 7605: 7601: 7600: 7599:Monarchy poll 7585: 7581: 7580: 7575: 7568: 7553: 7549: 7548: 7540: 7531: 7516: 7512: 7508: 7507: 7501: 7493: 7484: 7469: 7465: 7461: 7460: 7454: 7446: 7437: 7422: 7418: 7414: 7413: 7407: 7399: 7390: 7375: 7371: 7367: 7366: 7360: 7352: 7337: 7333: 7332: 7325: 7323: 7307: 7305:9781862877009 7301: 7297: 7296: 7288: 7286: 7277: 7262: 7258: 7254: 7253: 7247: 7239: 7231: 7216: 7212: 7208: 7207: 7201: 7200:"Edward VIII" 7196: 7190: 7184: 7180: 7175: 7171: 7167: 7163: 7159: 7155: 7151: 7147: 7140: 7136: 7132: 7128: 7124: 7120: 7112: 7106: 7102: 7098: 7094: 7093:Zines, Leslie 7088: 7081: 7075: 7060: 7059: 7052: 7045: 7044:Fraser (1975) 7040: 7033: 7032:Fraser (1975) 7028: 7021: 7016: 7009: 7008:Ashley (1998) 7004: 6989: 6988: 6981: 6974: 6969: 6962: 6957: 6950: 6945: 6938: 6937:Fraser (1975) 6933: 6926: 6925:Fraser (1975) 6921: 6914: 6909: 6902: 6901:Fraser (1975) 6897: 6888: 6881: 6880:Ashley (1998) 6876: 6869: 6868:Ashley (1998) 6864: 6857: 6856:Ashley (1998) 6852: 6845: 6844:Ashley (1998) 6840: 6833: 6829: 6828:Ashley (1998) 6824: 6817: 6812: 6805: 6801: 6800:Ashley (1998) 6796: 6789: 6788:Ashley (1998) 6784: 6777: 6772: 6761: 6754: 6747: 6740: 6735: 6728: 6727:Fraser (1975) 6724: 6723:Ashley (1998) 6719: 6712: 6707: 6700: 6699:Fraser (1975) 6695: 6688: 6687:Fraser (1975) 6684: 6679: 6672: 6671:Fraser (1975) 6667: 6660: 6659:Fraser (1975) 6655: 6648: 6647:Fraser (1975) 6643: 6636: 6635:Ashley (1998) 6631: 6624: 6623:Fraser (1975) 6619: 6612: 6611:Fraser (1975) 6607: 6600: 6599:Fraser (1975) 6595: 6588: 6587:Fraser (1975) 6583: 6576: 6571: 6564: 6559: 6543: 6539: 6533: 6526: 6521: 6506: 6502: 6501: 6494: 6480: 6479: 6474: 6467: 6449: 6442: 6441: 6433: 6418: 6414: 6413: 6406: 6391: 6387: 6386: 6379: 6364: 6363: 6356: 6341: 6340: 6333: 6327:, p. 17. 6326: 6325:Crabbe (1994) 6321: 6314: 6310: 6304: 6289: 6285: 6284: 6277: 6262: 6261:UK Parliament 6258: 6257:"Prorogation" 6252: 6237: 6236:UK Parliament 6233: 6227: 6212: 6208: 6207: 6201: 6196: 6189: 6184: 6169: 6165: 6164: 6157: 6155: 6153: 6146:, p. 75. 6145: 6140: 6125: 6121: 6115: 6107: 6106:UK Parliament 6103: 6096: 6089: 6084: 6076: 6072: 6071: 6066: 6060: 6053: 6041: 6037: 6033: 6029: 6023: 6015: 6011: 6010: 6005: 5999: 5984:. 11 May 2023 5983: 5979: 5973: 5958: 5954: 5948: 5933: 5929: 5928: 5922: 5914: 5906: 5902: 5896: 5891: 5890: 5881: 5874: 5870: 5860: 5845: 5841: 5835: 5820: 5816: 5809: 5801: 5794: 5785: 5770: 5766: 5759: 5752: 5746: 5742: 5732: 5729: 5727: 5724: 5722: 5719: 5717: 5714: 5712: 5709: 5707: 5704: 5703: 5699: 5688: 5685: 5679: 5674: 5671: 5665: 5660: 5657: 5646: 5629: 5624: 5617: 5612: 5611: 5607: 5605: 5601: 5597: 5593: 5589: 5585: 5581: 5566: 5561: 5554: 5549: 5548: 5544: 5542: 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